Mexicali

A former special forces contractor wants nothing more than to grow avocados in peace; the local gangsters trying to push his family off their farm have other ideas, and the retirement ends right there. The whole film rests on the dependable pleasure of a dangerous man badly underestimated by people who should have asked more questions first, staged in a border town where the law is more rumour than institution.

Straight-ahead action for viewers who like their vigilante stories grounded, with land, family and dignity as the stakes rather than anything world-ending. Ninety-nine minutes means very little fat: expect a quick setup, escalating retaliation, and a steady climb in violence. Fans of lone-protector thrillers and dusty modern westerns will fall into the rhythm within minutes, and the small, personal frame keeps it from feeling anonymous. A satisfying, no-nonsense watch for when you want the bad guys to deeply regret picking that particular farm.